Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro rejected demands from the Socialist Party (Partido Socialista or PS) to withdraw proposed rental law reforms, arguing instead that regulations passed under the previous left-wing coalition (geringonça) damaged the market. Former housing minister Marina Gonçalves accused the government of inciting public revolt and ignoring housing protests, though Leitão Amaro signaled willingness to adjust proposals during parliamentary committee debates.
The government's legislative package seeks to eliminate the mandatory three-year minimum period for automatic rental contract renewals, a rule intended to resolve conflicting judicial rulings over lease durations. The executive confirmed that existing three-year renewals currently in effect will remain valid until their expiration dates.
